National Arts Agency News in June 2010
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CoNCA presents its first annual report on the state of culture in Catalonia
Today the first annual report on the state of culture in Catalonia was produced by the National Council for Culture and the Arts. The President of CoNCA, Francesc Guardans, accompanied by members of the Plenary Council, and the Minister of Culture and Media, Joan Manuel Tresserras have delivered a copy of the report to the Parliament's President Ernest Benach. more >
New organisation to promote exports and the internationalisation of visual arts
The Ministry of Education and Culture has appointed Director Rauno Anttila to carry out an inquiry into what type of new organisation is required to continue the work of FRAME, the Finnish Fund for Art Exchange. more >
Arts Council of Wales announces new strategy for the renewal and transformation of the arts in Wales
Arts Council of Wales announced today the first phase of a major overhaul of its investment in the arts. Over the past year, the Council has been working on one of the most detailed funding reviews it has ever undertaken. more >
Hard times for the arts in Europe
SICA has consulted its partners in a number of European countries in order to gauge the mood in the cultural sector. None of the countries is currently in a position to provide a full picture of the impact of the economic crisis on cultural budgets. What is certain, is that cuts have been announced across the board, but these have not all been implemented so far. In some countries, (impending) elections create an extra thread for the culture budget. more >
From Policy To Strategy: A Way Forward For Culture In Malta
During this session the Policy drafters will present the feedback received during the consultation process which was open from February to June. The next step is to finalise the cultural policy document with the input provided during the consultation period, and concurrently start the process to define the Strategies for the Cultural Sector. more >
Midflight creative rush
A joint project between the Australia Council for the Arts and Qantas is now bringing inspiring stories of Australians and the arts to the skies. more >
Recap of 170th Meeting of NEA’s National Council on the Arts
Bright and early this morning, Rocco called to order the 170th meeting of the National Council on the Arts. more >
Tate's Ben Borthwick appointed CEO of Artes Mundi
Ben Borthwick has been appointed Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Artes Mundi – the UK's largest art prize. more >
Singapore Arts Festival 2010 - Connections ‘Between You And Me’ Set Stage For 2011
The Singapore Arts Festival 2010 closed on 13 June 2010 with the Mega Line Dance – a fitting finish to a Festival that has embraced the creative spirit and engaged audiences at all levels. Audience and critics alike appreciated the renewed focus on audience engagement and education, and the variety and quality of productions. The 2010 edition was pivotal in positioning the Singapore Arts Festival for future editions by setting in place key changes and initiatives to embrace a meaningful relationship between audiences and art makers. more >
Tune in to the National Council on the Arts
The public session of the 170th meeting of the National Council on the Arts will take place next Friday, June 25th. The full session will be webcast live on UStream from 9:00am-10:30 a.m. (ET) and we'll link to it from the Art Works blog. What's on the agenda? Highlights from the Blue Star Museums launch event, our latest research study, and a very special announcement about our lifetime honors. more >
$42 million supports Australia's Indigenous arts, culture and heritage
$42 million from five Australian Government programs is supporting over 380 Indigenous arts, culture and heritage projects across Australia, the Minister for Arts and Heritage, Peter Garrett, announced today. more >
Arts & Business launches a new Challenge Fund to stimulate individual philanthropy for Culture
Arts & Business UK has launched a new pilot scheme to help arts organisations build and develop the income they receive via individual giving. In partnership with UK philanthropist Alec Reed and his Big Give website, Arts & Business has designed The Big Arts Give to promote individual cultural philanthropy in this period of economic difficulty. more >
Arts Council announces €1million touring fund
People right across the country can expect to experience world class plays, concerts, performances and exhibitions in the months ahead under a special touring scheme, the Arts Council has said. more >
Arts Council England implements cuts to 2010/11 budget
On 24 May 2010 the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced a £19 million reduction in our 2010/11 income from government. This cut is in addition to an earlier in-year reduction of £4 million announced in the April 2009 Budget, meaning that our 2010/11 budget has been reduced by a total of £23 million. more >
Arts marketers focus on technology and audience
The sixth annual Australia Council for the Arts’ Marketing Summit begins at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane this Tuesday 15 June. more >
Veronica Wadley appointed as our London Chair
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson today announced that Veronica Wadley has been appointed as the new London Chair and national Council member of Arts Council England. Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, Olympics and Sport has approved the appointment. more >
Cultures of Economics
What exactly is the relationship between culture and economics? At the second conference at Radialsystem in Berlin on 4 June, scientists and artists examined how economics influence us and what role religion, politics and human images play. more >
Dutch cultural activities in the world
In 2009, an average of some thirty Dutch cultural presentations took place abroad every day. This can be seen from Buitengaats (Offshore), the database that SICA, Dutch Centre for International Cultural Activities, maintained for the past ten years. more >
Have your say on our programme
The Government's Culture, Olympics, media and sport programme is online and commentable. The Government believes that a vibrant cultural, media and sporting sector is crucial for our well-being and quality of life. We need to promote excellence in these fields, with government funding used where appropriate to encourage philanthropic and corporate investment. more >
The Arts Council announces new policy on Visual Artists' Workspaces
The policy aims to address the infrastructure of visual artists’ workspaces in Ireland in a way that is sensitive to the dynamics and diversity of the sector. more >
The economic impact of UK film
A report commissioned by the UK Film Council states that the UK film industry contributes over £4.5 billion a year to UK GDP and more than £1.2 billion to the Exchequer. more >
Government of Canada Introduces Proposals to Modernize the Copyright Act
This legislation is a key pillar in the Government's commitment from the Speech from the Throne to position Canada as a leader in the global digital economy. more >
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